
SCALE:
•More than 70 percent population is dependent on agriculture
for their livelihood.
•Varied topography ranging from foothills to mountains.
•Rich biodiversity provide a conductive environment for
agriculture.
SCALE:
•Major crops are paddy, buck wheat, maize, burley, potato.
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Agriculture is still the main stay of rural population of Sikkim.
Sikkim is the first Indian state to be certified fully organic,
emphasizing sustainable organic practices.
CHALLENGES:
•Poor road connectivity hinder transportation of
agricultural produce to markets.
•Reliance on traditional methods limits productivity.
•Inadequate storage facilities.
CHALLENGES:
•Adverse geographical location and difficult terrain.
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Very low per-capita availability.
Decreasing trend of farmers working on farms.
SUCCESS:
•Huge production of oranges, kiwis, apples, etc.
•Community Initiatives
•Ensure food security to households.
friendly agricultural practices contribute to
its appeal as eco
•Promotes sustainable livelihood.
•Adopt new and modern technology of organic farming system.